Classes & Activities

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Come and bring your child of exceptional needs to this fun and safe environment. Facilitated by our trained staff, Adaptive Aquatics will reinforce basic water safety in the presence of fun and exciting games.

This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to recognize and eliminate common aquatic hazards, accidents and injuries. Participants must be at least 15 years of age and have excellent swim skills. Includes training and certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Class space is limited.

Program Fee:

$250

Program Fee Includes:

Lifeguard training manual, pocket mask and certification cards

Day and Time:

Tuesday & Thursday • 6:00 - 9:00 PM & Saturday • 11:00am - 3:00pm

Location:

Arcata Community Pool, 1150 16th Street, Arcata

Notes:

Please be prepared to participate in swimming pre-test. Makeup class sessions cost $40.00 per hour. Please call the Arcata Community Pool for more information and to register • (707) 822-6801

A friendly yoga class designed to accomodate beginning and intermediate students at any level of flexibility. Designed to promote strength, balance, flexibility and conscious mind/body relaxation. Students are encouraged to practive safely within their personal level of physical fitness and limitation. Every class is ended with a guided relaxation.

Drop-In Fee:

$7 HSU Students & Seniors over 62, $8 All Others

Day and Time:

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 AM

Location:

Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center in Eureka (921 Waterfront Drive)

Notes:

Class schedule subject to change, call the HBAC to check for an updated schedule. The course will not meet during the month of March.

Instruction Includes equipment basics, entering and exiting a kayak, and the essentials of a combat roll. Skills are taught based on participant’s level of experience. Preregistration and prepayment are required.

This open pool time gives patrons an opportunity to practice basic kayak techniques including paddle strokes, bracing, and the combat roll. Equipment is available to a limited number of people on a first-come, first-served basis. Others may bring their own equipment.

Prerequisite:

Minimum Age: 15 (parent/guardian must be present for participants under 18)

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on their quick reactions and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. This class provides entry level knowledge and skills, as well as testing strategies for the national exam and information on how to obtain and maintain national, state and local licenses and certifications.

This six-hour course is the highest level of CPR offered and is designed for first responders and health-care professionals to help care for victims in the event of an emergency. The course contents include recognizing an emergency, legal obligations, preventing disease transmission, working with different breathing barriers for resuscitation, and learning how to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will receive a certificate in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Learn what hypnosis is and why it has the power to influence and accelerate healing. Understand both the psychological and neurological underpinnings that make this therapy so potent and permanent. By dispelling the myths behind its humorous past, participants cut through the illusion of hypnotism and actually get to experience the beauty of the natural and enjoyable trance state.

Program Fee:

$20 HSU Students • $25 All Others

Day and Time:

Sunday • 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Location:

Recreation and Wellness Center 124

Notes:

Contact the facilitator Kyle Wannigman for questions at PositiVibesHypnotherapy.com or (707) 840-4640

Isshinryu Karate is a classical style of Okinawan Karate and an activity providing a strong workout while teaching a practical form of self-defense. Students also learn the basics, kata and sparring techniques. Beginners are welcome, and continuing students can earn rank in this style of karate. This class is taught by Robert Sherman 8th degree black belt, Eric Lien 6th degree black belt and Nicole Doan 3rd degree black belt are the chief instructors. This class has been taught concurrently at HSU since 1979.